H. ‘Glamour’
Hosta ‘Glamour’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, *Hosta* 'Glamour' is a small-sized cultivar notable for its creamy white leaf centers bordered by dark green, flat margins. The lance-shaped leaves, measuring 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) long and 2.7 inches (6.9 cm) wide, exhibit a slightly shiny upper surface and dull underside, with seven to eight vein pairs. Its pod parent is *Hosta* 'Beatrice' and pollen parent is *Hosta* 'Hadspen Hawk'.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature diameter of 20.3 inches (51.6 cm) and height of 10.9 inches (27.7 cm), 'Glamour' forms a compact, mound-like clump with a fast growth rate. It performs well in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is noted for being a good grower for a creamy white-centered plant. Its small size and elegant form make it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or as a front-of-border accent, pairing well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Glamour' may require protection from slugs and deer in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10.9 in (27.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20.3 in (51.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.7 in (6.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .5in (1.3cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 15.6–20.3 in (39.6–51.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good grower for a creamy white centered plant, elegant form. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Beatrice'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Hadspen Hawk' — H. ‘Hadspen Hawk’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2089